2005 Pontiac Vibe engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2005 Pontiac Vibe — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The torque converter clutch switch is stuck off. Car is losing power not shifting up or down as it should. Oxygen sensor bank 1 says lean. Its as if its not pulling in enough air. To push power. Idles rough. Electrical issue or computer issue. Not sureas if im at stop light it shakes badly while…”
filed Oct 22, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac vibe. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced hard shifting and would occasionally shut off suddenly while driving. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The contact replaced…”
filed Sep 17, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 10V387000 · Aug 26, 2010
Engine problems in other Vibe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Vibe | 4 | 7% |
| 2009 Vibe | 29 | 6% |
| 2008 Vibe | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 Vibe | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 Vibe | 10 | 6% |
| 2004 Vibe | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 Vibe | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Pontiac Vibe
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.